1 cycling event in 103 Headquarters Rd, Maine

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• Down East Sunrise Gravel Ride - Moosehorn Edition [sunrisetrail.org] [Register at bikereg.com]
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  Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  Down East Sunrise Gravel Ride

  Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge Edition

  Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026, for the Down East Sunrise Gravel Ride, a scenic gravel cycling event celebrating the

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  beauty, wildlife, and quiet gravel backroads of Downeast Maine!

  The 2026 ride will take place at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, offering riders a unique opportunity to explore one of the region’s most beautiful protected landscapes by bike. This ride is designed to highlight outdoor recreation, conservation partnerships, and the growing connection between the Down East Sunrise Trail, local communities, and public lands like the National Wildlife Refuge.

  Hosted in partnership with the Down East Sunrise Trail Coalition and the Friends of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, the ride welcomes gravel riders looking for a memorable, low-pressure event rooted in place, purpose, and community.

  This is a non-timed event. T-shirt and lunch included with entry fee.

  Ride the gravel. Explore Downeast Maine

  Schedule:

  • Saturday August 8th - All Day 53rd International Homecoming Festival

  • The International Homecoming Festival is a beloved annual celebration that brings together the neighbouring communities of St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine for a unique cross-border experience. Passport required for a complete International experience!

  • Johnsons International 5 Mile Road Race - Saturday August 8th, 9am. Registration details coming soon

  • Parade, live Music, Food vendors, arts and crafts!

  • Sunday August 9th

  • 8:00am Check-in, T-Shirt Pickup at the YCC Building - Directions here

  • 9:00am - Advanced Gravel Ride Starts - 24mi

  • 9:15am - Intermediate Gravel Ride Starts - 14mi

  • 9:30am - Beginner Gravel Ride Starts - 5mi

  • 10:30am - to 2:30pm - Picnic Lunch hosted by Friends of Moosehorn NWR

  Entry Fee Schedule:

  • Family Entry (up to 5 family members)

  • Early bird - $40 - Until July 1

  • Regular - $50 - Until August 1

  • Late - $60 August 1 to August 9

  • Solo Rider

  • Early Bird - Until July 1 - $20

  • Regular - Until August 1 $25

  • Late - August 1 to August 9 - $30

  Sponsors and Partners of the Downeast Sunrise Gravel Ride

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  Cycling Gravel Trail

  Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, 103 Headquarters Rd, Maine, 04694, United States
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